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R970 ENF

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,873 mi
Last recorded143,873 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 ENF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 143,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle in a rusty condition,heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 13 Jul 2020 143,871 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure at engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tubular cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside of floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 137,196 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear shockers in a rusty condition

underside of vehicle in a very rusty condition,heavily welded and under sealed

Pass 19 May 2018 130,826 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

under carriage rusted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 127,906 miles

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,773 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Offside outer front driveshaft gaiter has a pinhole.

One middle silencer exhaust bracket is broken.

Some play in steering idler bushes.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 124,773 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pads look low.

Offside outer front driveshaft gaiter has a pinhole.

One middle silencer exhaust bracket is broken.

Some play in steering idler bushes.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,417 miles

Oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Jun 2014 121,330 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak on engine

Pass 18 May 2013 115,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2012 109,137 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 May 2011 102,309 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to fully inspect front Brake pads.

Fail 25 May 2011 102,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to fully inspect front Brake pads.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 74,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

recommend steering box free play adjusted

Fail 24 Jul 2008 73,914 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

recommend steering box free play adjusted

Fail 1 Aug 2007 57,076 miles

Exhaust Rusty

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Pads not Visible

Rust on Front and Rear Suspension

Slight GearBox Leak

Slight Play in Passenger side Front Wheel Bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,076 miles

Exhaust Rusty

Rear Pads not Visible

Rust on Front and Rear Suspension

Slight GearBox Leak

Slight Play in Passenger side Front Wheel Bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,112 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 52,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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R970 ENF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R970 ENF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R970 ENF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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